PewDiePie assembles YouTube stars for content talent network
YouTube’s biggest star Felix Kjellberg, more famously known as PewDiePie, has launched his own talent network for online video creators.
games
Channel 4 expands into mobile games
Channel 4 has announced three games that it will publish in the first quarter of 2016 on its new publishing arm, All 4 Games.
Microsoft reveals Windows 10 usage tracking data
Microsoft has revealed what Windows 10 user activity is tracked via its new operating system (OS), Windows 10.
Oculus Rift goes on sale in March for $599
Facebook has confirmed a March date for the consumer launch its Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, priced at a hefty $599 (plus shipping costs).
Facebook’s review of 2015: A year of tragedy and solidarity
Facebook has created a site devoted to the most talked-about topics on its platform this year.
Chinese giant Tencent buys League of Legends
Chinese internet giant Tencent has bought one of the world’s biggest biggest online games- League of Legends.
Regulation trends in 2015: The price of privacy in a digital world
With more high-profile hacks in 2015 than ever before, online privacy remains a major issue for consumers and a major challenge for brands seeking loyalty. As part of our review of the year, we look back at the key trends that shaped digital marketing regulation in 2015, as web giants and governments locked horns over … [Read more…]
Xbox opens ‘The Mall’: Virtual shopping centre and changing room
Micrsoft has launched ‘The Mall, a new shopping platform for the Xbox One games platform that lets people “try on” their favourite outfit.
Case study: Clash of the Clans wins Super Bowl with Liam Neeson Taken spoof
One of the big Super Bowl ads to air during half-time was a hilarious bit featuring Liam Neeson spoofing his super-spy role in Taken, Bryan Mills. The ad went on to become a massive hit on YouTube, getting 80 million views for SuperCell’s Clash of the Clans mobile game.
Children’s electronic toy maker Vtech hacked
Chinese electronic toymaker V-Tech has seen its app stroe hacked, exposing email addresses and passwords of 5 million parents and 200,000 children, but no credit card information has been stolen.